Cochin Shipyard delivers INS Mangrol to Indian Navy
Cochin Shipyard Limited has delivered the INS Mangrol, the third of eight anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft, to the Indian Navy. The vessel is equipped with advanced indigenous defense systems, including torpedoes and sonar technology.
Why it matters
The delivery marks a milestone in India's indigenous defense manufacturing capabilities and strengthens the nation's maritime security in shallow waters.
INS Mangrol , the third of the eight anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft (ASW SWC), indigenously designed and constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), was delivered to the Indian Navy on Friday.
The delivery protocol was signed by Harikrishnan S., Director (Operations), CSL, and Commander U. Sharan Kumar, Commanding Officer (Designate), INS Mangrol .
The vessel, which was named after the coastal township of Mangrol in Gujarat, has modern systems including lightweight torpedoes, indigenous ASW rockets, and advanced shallow-water sonars, a communication said.
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